| Sri Sri Guru-astaka Eight Prayers To The Guru |
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| sansara-davanala-lidha-loka- tranaya karunya-grhanaghanatvam praptasya kalyana-gunarnavasya vande guroh sri-caranaravindam |
The spiritual master is receiving benediction from the ocean of mercy. Just as a cloud
pours water on the forest fire to extinguish it, so the spiritual master delivers the
materially afficted world by extinguishing the blazing fire of material existence. I offer my
respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is an ocean of
auspicious qualities.
pours water on the forest fire to extinguish it, so the spiritual master delivers the
materially afficted world by extinguishing the blazing fire of material existence. I offer my
respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is an ocean of
auspicious qualities.
| mahaprabhuoh kirtana-nrtya-gita- vaditra-madyam-manaso rasena romanca-kampasru-tarango-bhajo vande guroh sri-caranaravindam |
Chanting the Holy Name, dancing in ecstasy, singing, and playing musical instruments, the
spiritual master is always gladdened by the sankirtana movement of Lord Caitanya
Mahaprabhu. Because he is relishing the mellows of pure devotion within his mind,
sometimes his hair stands on end, he feels quivering in his body, and tears flow from his
eyes like waves. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual
master.
spiritual master is always gladdened by the sankirtana movement of Lord Caitanya
Mahaprabhu. Because he is relishing the mellows of pure devotion within his mind,
sometimes his hair stands on end, he feels quivering in his body, and tears flow from his
eyes like waves. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual
master.
| sri-vigraharadhana-nitya-nana srngara-tan-mandira-marjanadau yuktasya bhatams ca niyunjato 'pi vande guroh sri-caranaravindam |
The spiritual master is always engaged in the temple worship of Sri Sri Radha and
Krishna. He also engages his disciples in such worship. They dress the Deities in
beautiful clothes and ornaments, clean Their temple, and perform other similar worship of
the Lord. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
Krishna. He also engages his disciples in such worship. They dress the Deities in
beautiful clothes and ornaments, clean Their temple, and perform other similar worship of
the Lord. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
| catur-vidha-sri-bhagavat-prasada- svadv-anna-trptan hari-bhakta-sanghan krtvaiva trptim bhajatah sadaiva vande guroh sri-caranaravindam |
The spiritual master is always offering Krishna four kinds of delicious food [analyzed as
that which is licked, chewed, drunk, and sucked]. When the spiritual master sees that the
devotees are satisfied by eating bhagavat-prasada, he is satisfied. I offer my respectful
obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
that which is licked, chewed, drunk, and sucked]. When the spiritual master sees that the
devotees are satisfied by eating bhagavat-prasada, he is satisfied. I offer my respectful
obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
| sri-radhika-madhavayor apara- madhurya-lila guna-rupa-namnam prati-ksanasvadana-lolupasya vande guroh sri-caranaravindam |
The spiritual master is always eager to hear and chant about the unlimited conjugal
pastimes of Radhika and Madhava, and Their Qualities, Names, and Forms. The spiritual
master aspires to relish these at every moment. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the
lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
pastimes of Radhika and Madhava, and Their Qualities, Names, and Forms. The spiritual
master aspires to relish these at every moment. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the
lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
| nikunja-yuno rati-keli-siddhyai ya yaibhir yuktir apeksaniya tatrati-daksyad ati-vallabhasya vande-guroh sri-caranaravindam |
The spiritual master is very dear, because he is expert in assisting the gopis, who at
different times make different tasteful arrangements for the perfection of Radha and
Krishna's conjugal loving affairs within the groves of Vrndavana. I offer my most humble
obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
different times make different tasteful arrangements for the perfection of Radha and
Krishna's conjugal loving affairs within the groves of Vrndavana. I offer my most humble
obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
| saksad-dharitvena-samasta-sastrair uktas tatha bhavyata eva sadbhih kintu prabhor yah priya eva tasya vande guroh sri-caranaravindam |
The spiritual master is to be honored as much as the Supreme Lord, because he is the most
confidential servitor of the Lord. This is acknowledge in all revealed scriptures and
followed by all authorities. Therefore I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet
of such a spiritual master, who is a bona-fide representative of Sri Hari [Krishna].
confidential servitor of the Lord. This is acknowledge in all revealed scriptures and
followed by all authorities. Therefore I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet
of such a spiritual master, who is a bona-fide representative of Sri Hari [Krishna].
| yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasado yasyaprasadan na gatih kuto 'pi dhyayan stuvams tasya yasas tri-sandhyam vande guroh sri-caranaravindam |
By the mercy of the spiritual master one receives the benediction of Krishna. Without the
grace of the spiritual master, one cannot make any advancement. Therefore, I should
always remember an praise the spiritual master. At least three times a day I should offer
my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master.
grace of the spiritual master, one cannot make any advancement. Therefore, I should
always remember an praise the spiritual master. At least three times a day I should offer
my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master.
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